Inez, Kentucky (2024) 3/9/24

This team will be partnering with Appalachia Reach Out in Inez, Kentucky. Their mission is to be Christ’s love in action through being His hands, His feet, His heart, and His mission each day, every day, in all we do. This happens by showing Christ’s love through assisting our neighbor in a holistic approach so they can become disciples of Christ. ARO is honored and privileged to partner with Christians, churches, businesses, ministries, and individuals to carry out the love of Christ through the Great Commission in our community. This team’s ministry activities at ARO might include: tutoring/specially workshops in county schools (this is primary), ministry/worship time at a local addiction recovery care center, Celebrate Recovery, assistance with ARO thrift store, campus upkeep, food pantry, athletic sports workshops, and possibly visiting a local prison system.

General Requirements:

• For trips outside the USA, you must have/apply for a U.S. Passport that is valid at least 6 months AFTER the last day of the trip.
• Physically capable of carrying all personal bags/luggage and participating in all activities. Make leaders aware of any limitations you may have.
• Clear all screening: Academic, Student Accounts, ResLife, Chapel, Student Development

- Information Meeting: October 30, 7pm, Wisner Auditorium

- Getting Started Session:  November 18, 9am

- Spring Break Training sessions:  Saturdays-9am-12pm, Feb. 3, Feb. 10, Feb. 2

• Physically capable of carrying all personal bags/luggage and participate in all activities. Make leaders aware of any limitations you may have.
• Clear all screening: academic, student accounts, ResLife, Chapel, Student Development

Social/Emotional Requirements:

• Commit to and cooperate within a diverse team of peers, leaders and local community.
• Be respectful and be willing to follow the instructions of all authority: team leaders, site hosts, staff, etc.
• Emotionally stable, ability to handle stress appropriately.  
• Be very flexible.  Plans are subject to change daily for a variety of reasons.
• Be respectful and adaptable to the unique culture, whether domestic or international.    

Financial Requirements:

• A non-refundable deposit (approximately 10% of the total cost) is required to secure a spot on the team upon acceptance. 
• Trip cost includes all expenses EXCEPT passport fees, immunizations and souvenirs. 
• The entire cost of the trip will be paid in full before departure, no exceptions.